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Add 80/50 and 9/70

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 9/70

80/50 + 9/70 is 121/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/350 + 45/350 = 560 + 45/350 = 605/350
  5. 605/350 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 80/50 + 9/70 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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